Tender

SQA2119 Marketing Automation Tool

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 Mar 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking a Marketing Automation Tool through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as SQA2119, focuses on the education sector and is located in Midlothian, UK. The submission period for proposals is currently active and will close on 21st March 2018 at 12:00 PM. The authority aims to implement a solution quickly to enhance marketing and communication activities, with a total budget of £50,000. The intended contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and last until 31st March 2021, with the possibility of two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing technology solutions, particularly those offering automation tools. Companies with experience in educational services and digital marketing are well suited to compete. The project aims to streamline the SQA's operational commitments, making it a valuable opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public education sector. Proposals must be submitted electronically, enabling a broader range of suppliers to participate effectively in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQA2119 Marketing Automation Tool

Notice Description

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA needs a marketing automation solution to be able to undertake current marketing and communication activities that rely on manual, resource intensive processes. A solution needs to be implemented as soon as possible to allow the Marketing team to deliver its operational commitments. The solution needs to be fit for purpose for now and the future to allow SQA to maximise the opportunities available and remain competitive

Renewal: 2 x one year optional extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000534035
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312643
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452135416

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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